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title: "my parlor palm is starting to lean and seems to be a bit loose in the…"
description: "my parlor palm is starting to lean and seems to be a bit loose in the pot, and the roots have grown outside drainage holes in nursery pot and seem to be…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lauren"
published: "2024-06-10T19:19:07.367125Z"
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# my parlor palm is starting to lean and seems to be a bit loose in the…

_Posted by Lauren on 2024-06-10_

my parlor palm is starting to lean and seems to be a bit loose in the pot, and the roots have grown outside drainage holes in nursery pot and seem to be rotting. would love some guidance as how to fix this problem!

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## 4 comments

### Sarah commented on 2024-06-10

Repot with fresh dirt!

#### Lauren replied on 2024-06-10

do you have a good soil recommendation? I’m so new to this😅

#### Sarah replied on 2024-06-10

My parlor palm is happy in an all purpose potting soil!

### Kate commented on 2024-06-11

Also if the roots are rotting before repotting trim off any rotting roots with clean shears!

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